Havoc Pit Boss 2024
CTBassin860 reply :
Its a great bait.I've noticed lately that the stock at BPS is a third of what it was.Odd search results on the website too.It looks like they pulled the pit boss off the havoc line and re branded under powerbait.Also a nice price hike.Anyone else notice this?
ww2farmer reply :
I seem to remember a "Fan Vote" contest a while back in which Berkley ran asking fans what Havoc baits they would like to see infused with power bait. The Pit Boss stomped the other choices. I emailed them asking them if that meant the Pit Boss was going to be moved to the Power Bait line, as I love the Pit Boss...................I didn't save the response but it was basically......."No the Havoc Pit Boss is a huge success, the power bait version will just be an additional offering"
pigeonlake reply :
I would be ok with the extra money
MrBassfishermankeller98 reply :
I was just in BPS and can confirm the Pit Boss is now in the powerbait line as well.
On on another note, has anyone fished one like a swimbait? Pretty crazy action and the bass around here go crazy for it. 1/4 oz pegged weight and a Texas rigged ewg hook and you're good to go! My fav color is sapphire blue.
Mosster47 reply :
On 12/30/2016 at 1:01 PM, MrBassfishermankeller98 said:I was just in BPS and can confirm the Pit Boss is now in the powerbait line as well.
On on another note, has anyone fished one like a swimbait? Pretty crazy action and the bass around here go crazy for it. 1/4 oz pegged weight and a Texas rigged ewg hook and you're good to go! My fav color is sapphire blue.
If you run a 3" Pit Boss or a 2.8" Keitech Crazy Flapper vertically on a drop shot it is incredibly productive.
By vertically I mean the bait 90 degrees up from the normal flat, crawdad type rigging that it will be used for 99% of the time, so it looks more like a fish.
S. Sass reply :
I did read some stuff recently with the corporation that owns Berkley and several other brands was possibly breaking up being sold off, employees were being laid off etc. or something to that effect. Not sure if that is or will affect the supply of baits though.
ww2farmer reply :
On 12/30/2016 at 1:01 PM, MrBassfishermankeller98 said:I was just in BPS and can confirm the Pit Boss is now in the powerbait line as well.
On on another note, has anyone fished one like a swimbait? Pretty crazy action and the bass around here go crazy for it. 1/4 oz pegged weight and a Texas rigged ewg hook and you're good to go! My fav color is sapphire blue.
I like to keep that on the down low....................but yes a pit boss alone, fished as a swim bait, either with a belly weighted "rage rig" or with a sinker pegged to it's nose has caught me a LOT of fish the last few years.
I fish them in a a lot of diff. ways. As a flipping bait, jig trailer, swimjig or chatterbait trailer, as a swimbait, I drop shot them, drag them around on biffle type wobble heads, fish them weightless on top like a frog, on shaky heads, and probably a couple other ways I can't remember.
Bluebasser86 reply :
They're my favorite bladed jig trailer because of the great swimming action.
everythingthatswims reply :
You can do a lot of things with that bait, they catch a lot of fish, price point is awesome, and each size has its time and place. I have nothing bad to say about the pit boss.
However I don't think I would opt for a smellier version of one.
SFL BassHunter reply :
Hope they don't entirely change it to powerbait. I personally don't like powerbait.
S. Sass reply :
I'm no fan of the slime and stink either. Please keep the Havoc line of the Pit Boss. I also use them heavily. I use them as trailers for just about everything.
smr913 reply :
I use them on C-Rigs and do well. Also a very good swim jig trailer.
The Next KVD reply :
My favorite flipping bait. Probably my #1 producing bait this past season. However, with the price hike I probably will go back to my previous favorite soft plastic the Biffle Bug.
XzyluM reply :
On 12/31/2016 at 12:46 AM, Bluebasser86 said:They're my favorite bladed jig trailer because of the great swimming action.
This is pretty much all I use almost on blades jigs since seeing your post with them rigged vertical. I was quite bummed to see Lime Purple Passion seems to be discontinued.
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 12/31/2016 at 9:08 AM, XzyluM said:
This is pretty much all I use almost on blades jigs since seeing your post with them rigged vertical. I was quite bummed to see Lime Purple Passion seems to be discontinued.
Rage Menace in KVD Magic is my future replacement for that color whenever my supply of Line-Purple Passion Pitboss runs out.
XzyluM reply :
On 12/31/2016 at 9:20 AM, Bluebasser86 said:Rage Menace in KVD Magic is my future replacement for that color whenever my supply of Line-Purple Passion Pitboss runs out.
Saw that yesterday while scanning Siebert's for an order and thought it looked pretty similar. I think I will pick up a pack or two.
CTBassin860 reply :
Ppicked up the last 4 bags on the shelves at BPS.2 Okeechobee craw,one purple grass and one junebug.All 3"
cgolf reply :
Anybody get the powerbait version and fish it yet? Thinking the powerbait plastic formulation might be different giving it a different action. I always thought that powerbait had a different texture vs other plastics? Personally I vote for the havoc line since I use my own scent anyways.
N Florida Mike reply :
I just started using the pit boss recently.I sometimes do well topwater with them ,just keeping a steady retrieve.Sometimes the bite is best with a stop and go retrieve just under the surface at a speed where you just start to make a wake.When I see the wake starting,I stop the retrieve then start again.Deadly.
Have caught a few just letting it sink.
Been flirting with big fish ,missed a couple.
I hope they don't mess it up and that they keep it like it is.This bait just made it into my " Circle of trust " baits.
CTBassin860 reply :
On 1/7/2017 at 10:24 PM, N Florida Mike said:I just started using the pit boss recently.I sometimes do well topwater with them ,just keeping a steady retrieve.Sometimes the bite is best with a stop and go retrieve just under the surface at a speed where you just start to make a wake.When I see the wake starting,I stop the retrieve then start again.Deadly.
Have caught a few just letting it sink.
Been flirting with big fish ,missed a couple.
I hope they don't mess it up and that they keep it like it is.This bait just made it into my " Circle of trust " baits.
I have a hoard of the 3".I'm going to buy as many as I can find.The Powerbait ones have that stink.Ill try them when I run out of these.Hopefully that won't happen.
N Florida Mike reply :
Academy sports is where I get mine.Ill have to get some stocked up just in case.I like the California color.
CTBassin860 reply :
Okechobee craw and Big Texan I love.I grabbed some Blue shiner gold that's going to look great on a bluegill or baby bass swim jig.
fishwizzard reply :
Now I am worried that there is something wrong with me as I have never noticed Powerbait to have much of a smell at all.
Bluebasser86 reply :
Anyone that has some 4" Lime-purple passion to get rid of let me know.
CTBassin860 reply :
On 1/8/2017 at 12:23 AM, Bluebasser86 said:Anyone that has some 4" Lime-purple passion to get rid of let me know.
I just saw some on Amazon for like 8 bucks a bag no more than 10 minutes ago
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 1/8/2017 at 12:25 AM, MassBassin508 said:I just saw some on Amazon for like 8 bucks a bag no more than 10 minutes ago
I don't want them that bad, but I'd trade for some.
CTBassin860 reply :
On 1/8/2017 at 12:26 AM, Bluebasser86 said:I don't want them that bad, but I'd trade for some.
Even some of the less obscure colors are going for 5.66.Price gouging at its finest.Right now I'm sitting on about 70 individual baits.I figure 140-180 fish worth.I'm not worried about running out yet lol.
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 1/8/2017 at 12:30 AM, MassBassin508 said:Even some of the less obscure colors are going for 5.66.Price gouging at its finest.Right now I'm sitting on about 70 individual baits.I figure 140-180 fish worth.I'm not worried about running out yet lol.
Just realized they don't make sapphire blue anymore either, they're killing me.
IndianaFinesse reply :
Does anyone know wether the havoc line of pit bosses are no longer being made, or is the powerbait version just another option?
CTBassin860 reply :
On 1/8/2017 at 3:53 AM, IndianaFinesse said:Does anyone know wether the havoc line of pit bosses are no longer being made, or is the powerbait version just another option?
It appears they moved it to Powerbait.Grab the havocs while you can
IndianaFinesse reply :
On 1/8/2017 at 4:04 AM, MassBassin508 said:It appears they moved it to Powerbait.Grab the havocs while you can
Bummer 
. I really liked them, hopefully they don't change them except for the powerbait scent.
S. Sass reply :
On 1/8/2017 at 12:25 AM, MassBassin508 said:I just saw some on Amazon for like 8 bucks a bag no more than 10 minutes ago
I'm now going to look I'll bet money I have a bag or two. In a week or two they will be worth a fortune. 
Amazing just a few months ago you could get any color you wanted on sale for less than $2 a pack.
S. Sass reply :
I just emailed Berkeley to get the scoop on what's up I'll post up what they say if I get a response.
long island basser reply :
I went to one of the four Dicksportingoods in my area this morning.
They have plenty of both the 3 and 4 inch havoc pit boss in stock in many colors at the regular price of 2.99.
There are none in the power bait section.
Drew03cmc reply :
They're still listed on the Berkley website under Havoc.
CTBassin860 reply :
On 1/8/2017 at 6:13 AM, Drew03cmc said:They're still listed on the Berkley website under Havoc.
I can find them under havoc on every site but BPS,which only has the Powerbait ones now.Iys that way in store too.Maybe its just BPS??I can't find the Powerbait ones on TW or Cabelas.
RyneB reply :
TW still has the Havoc ones in stock.
beaverretreiver reply :
FYI Berkleys website has lime purple passion in jr and papa on sale for 2.44$.
CTBassin860 reply :
On 1/8/2017 at 7:52 AM, beaverretreiver said:FYI Berkleys website has lime purple passion in jr and papa on sale for 2.44$.
@Bluebasser86
S. Sass reply :
On 1/8/2017 at 6:13 AM, Drew03cmc said:They're still listed on the Berkley website under Havoc.
- Lime/Purple Passion
- Bama Bug
- Watermelon
- Electric Blue
Im sure I am missing some others but in the 4" version on Berkleys website these colors have disappeared.
I did get the automated email saying they got mine. Guess it may be a day or two before I get a response.
Drew03cmc reply :
I meant the baits, not the colors. Sorry for the ambiguity of my statement.
bradco reply :
Found some 3" & 4" Havoc Pit Boss at Academy in KS. Had 2 packs of Saphire Blue, & had several Junebug, Californian
CTBassin860 reply :
On 1/9/2017 at 4:56 AM, bradco said:Found some 3" & 4" Havoc Pit Boss at Academy in KS. Had 2 packs of Saphire Blue, & had several Junebug, Californian
Did it seem like there were diminished inventory that hasn't been replaced in a while?
bradco reply :
On 1/9/2017 at 4:59 AM, MassBassin508 said:Did it seem like there were diminished inventory that hasn't been replaced in a while?
Exactly, very short supply & still $ 2.99
S. Sass reply :
OK so I contacted Berkley and here is what I asked and what I just received.
QuoteHey I have noticed a lack of certain colors in the Havoc Pit Boss line up. Lime Purple Passion and Sapphire Blue come to mind. What is the deal? Also quite a few of us are hearing rumors your going to slime our favorite baits with power bait snot. We really really like the bait as it was. Please please set the story straight.
QuoteThank you for contacting Berkley.
The Lime Purple Passion and Sapphire Blue are discontinued baits.
You may find them on website www.ffo_tackle.com.
As far as the bait adding “Power bait snot” we have not heard of this changes in our baits.
Please visit our website at www.berkley-fishing.com for Havoc available baits for 2017.
Berkley CSR
SG
I did send another in hopes of getting more information.
QuoteWell I didn't mean to offend with "snot" just its slimy to me and other anglers.
There are many of us on fishing forums that are getting mixed information about the Havoc Pit Boss line and really are wanting to know what if any changes are coming to one of our favorite baits.
Is there other colors that are being discontinued?
So there are no plans to put the Havoc Pit Boss line into the Power Bait line up?
Thank you for clarifying some of this.
Awaiting a response back.
beaverretreiver reply :
On 1/10/2017 at 2:12 AM, S. Sass said:OK so I contacted Berkley and here is what I asked and what I just received.
I did send another in hopes of getting more information.
Awaiting a response back.
I got the new BassPro 2017 Catalog and the pit boss is only listed under powerbait in the catalog.
S. Sass reply :
On 1/10/2017 at 2:54 AM, beaverretreiver said:I got the new BassPro 2017 Catalog and the pit boss is only listed under powerbait in the catalog.
Yeah I felt the person responding was a secretary that really didn't know and really didn't investigate to much into what was going on. This is why I asked more. Thank you for the information I will make sure to address that conflict in another email.
S. Sass reply :
The last response just came and I feel this person is a foreigner with limited English skills or is purposely avoiding the Powerbait discussion.
QuotePlease visit our website for all of your Havoc baits which are available at the website below.
Yes those (2) colors are discontinued.
Thanks.
Berkley CSR
SG
Yes that was the entire response. 
blckshirt98 reply :
The Pit Boss seemed to have been their most popular/best seller in the Havoc line, I'm surprised they discontinued some of these colors.
That being said I went around the internet last night and grabbed the discontinued colors I liked, hope they bring them back at some point. Until then I'll have to store these carefully in the "use sparingly" bin.
S. Sass reply :
Found one package of 4" at Academy. Thanks to my daughter for hunting these down for me.
Bluebasser86 reply :
Just scored 15 bags of Lime-purple passion and 18 bags of sapphire blue. At least I'll get through this year.
fishwizzard reply :
I don't even fish these baits and and even I'm getting afriad of running out!
S. Sass reply :
The Sapphire Blue is still available from GM
http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Berkley-Havoc-Pit-Boss-4-8-Pk&i=445148
XzyluM reply :
I just ordered four packs of Lime Purple Passion from Academy if anyone is hunting some. Free shipping at $25. The weird thing was they were advertised as 10 in a pack and 4 1/2". According to the SKU, they are 4". Academy is weird about marking stuff like that. But I usually receive orders in two days from them. Really only wanted that color for a trailer as I just ordered a bit of structure bugs and have a ton of d-bombs for pitching and punching.
Ratherbfishing reply :
On 12/31/2016 at 3:58 AM, S. Sass said:I'm no fan of the slime and stink either. Please keep the Havoc line of the Pit Boss. I also use them heavily. I use them as trailers for just about everything.
The scent may be objectionable (to some) but even when soaking wet (has been in the water a long time), I've never found Powerbait to be slimy at all. Gulp, on the other hand, very much so.
Scarborough817 reply :
On 1/8/2017 at 12:23 AM, Bluebasser86 said:Anyone that has some 4" Lime-purple passion to get rid of let me know.
i picked 2 packs up the other night if you want to trade from another colour or maybe a couple bladed jigs let me know
CTBassin860 reply :
On 1/11/2017 at 10:40 AM, Bluebasser86 said:Just scored 15 bags of Lime-purple passion and 18 bags of sapphire blue. At least I'll get through this year.
Better hide them under the mattress!
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 1/12/2017 at 3:06 AM, MassBassin508 said:Better hide them under the mattress!
Need to order some Mend-it too. I now regret all those baits I've tossed that still had a fish or two left in them.
Yeajray231 reply :
I always thought they were great for the money.. but I wouldn't freak if they dissapeared.. d**n sure wouldn't go crazy about discontinued colors.. some of you guys need a nice deep breath.
blckshirt98 reply :
Two of their colors that stand out compared to any other trailer on the market - Lime Purple Passion and Vampire Orange. The Lime Purple Passion on a brown-purple jig were made for each other, and the Vampire Orange on a black or black-red jig looks killer.
S. Sass reply :
On 1/12/2017 at 1:08 AM, Ratherbfishing said:
The scent may be objectionable (to some) but even when soaking wet (has been in the water a long time), I've never found Powerbait to be slimy at all. Gulp, on the other hand, very much so.
I wasn't referring literally to it as a slimy substance. It and other scents I was just generally speaking of are not something I want to deal with.
CTBassin860 reply :
Just grabbed 3 bags of 4" Skywalker and a bag of 3" Watermelon orange flake
21st time I've seen either one in store
Skywalker looks pretty sweet
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 1/12/2017 at 4:21 AM, Yeajray231 said:I always thought they were great for the money.. but I wouldn't freak if they dissapeared.. d**n sure wouldn't go crazy about discontinued colors.. some of you guys need a nice deep breath.
The best flipping bait/colors around here. Caught a lot of fish and won a lot of money with them. Nothing imitates a bluegill like a lime-purple passion pit boss with the tail dipped in chartreuse and pitchedinto the willows. I've tried lots of others, nothing has come close. I'm going to keep buying them up while I can get them for normal price.
Yeajray231 reply :
We all know confidence is key.. I'm sure if they stopped making them you'd still find your way into the money though..I'm a firm believer it's the fisherman , and timing , place , technique over style/color of bait. Not that style and color can't make a difference...
S. Sass reply :
@Bluebasser86 
was out of town and saw a Gander Mountain that looked like they were shutting it down permanently dang it was odd feeling there. Turned out they had 8 bags of 4" Lime Purple Passion. The down side is I know why it was closing or dang near a ghost town. Their competition Academy 3 minutes down the road kicked their ass on everything. I paid $3.49 + tax on every bag. I felt horrible for all of 2 seconds. 
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